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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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